How to Pronounce Cudgels

To pronounce "cudgels", say CUDG-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CUDG-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “cudgels”

"cudgels" has 2 syllables: cudg-els.

What does cudgels mean?

noun

  1. A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

    “The guard hefted his cudgel menacingly and looked at the inmates.”

  2. Anything that can be used as a threat to force one's will on another.

verb

  1. To strike with a cudgel.

    “The officer was violently cudgeled down in the midst of the rioters.”

  2. To exercise (one's wits or brains).

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cudgels"?▾

"Cudgels" has 2 syllables: cudg · els.

What does "cudgels" mean?▾

Cudgels: A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

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